Granite Belt, Wine and agricultural region in Queensland, Australia

The Granite Belt is a 50 km north-south, 25 km east-west area of the Great Dividing Range centred on Stanthorpe, at 750–1,050 m elevation. Its name comes from the granite of the Ruby Creek Granite and Stanthorpe Adamellite, visible as pale grey and tan slabs scored by parallel flutings, with low shrubs at the base and forest beyond.

European settlement began in 1827 when explorer Allan Cunningham discovered the area, leading to pastoral stations and mining activities that shaped early development. These initial industries established the foundation for the region's modern agricultural focus.

More than 50 wineries produce Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Merlot here, while local farmers grow and sell apples and stone fruits throughout the region.

The Granite Belt lies about 180 km southwest of Brisbane, centred on Stanthorpe, with the New South Wales border at Wallangarra to the south. A car is needed to reach the wineries and national parks, which are spread across the towns of Applethorpe, Ballandean and Glen Aplin. Fruit-picking work draws backpackers from November to May.

The region experiences Queensland's coldest temperatures, with snow occasionally falling in 1984, 2007, and 2015, creating specific growing conditions for grapes. These rare frost events in a subtropical location make the area climatically unusual and advantageous for viticulture.